Openings of artist Jason Lazarus and Arnold Lobel’s art of Frog and Toad, and Literary Death Match—November at The CJM

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NEWS + EVENTS November 2013 Literary Death Match—Unscrolled Thursday, Nov 14 | 6:30pm The raucous, yet scholarly sensibilities of Literary Death Match team up with Reboot for a unique spin on the immensely popular series. In this edition, the oldest story ever told will be recounted with a deliciously modern spin, as Jewish authors read selections from Reboot's Unscrolled, a modern interpretation of the torah by some of today’s best known writers. Judges include Rabbi David Kasher, comedian Nato Green, and last year’s LDM: All Jew Review finalist Zarina Zabrinsky. Author-contestants include Rebecca Bortman, Josh Healey, Caitlin Roper, and Ben Greenman. Hosted by LDM creator, Adrian Todd Zuniga Get Tickets →

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HIGHLIGHTS FILM Metropolis TUE NOV 5 | 2PM PERFORMANCE Considering Utopia Site-Specific Performances THU NOV 7 | 6:30PM FAMILIES Preschool Gallery Hour Featuring Musical Storytelling with Aaron Kierbel and Andy Strain SUN NOV 10 | 10AM   EXHIBITIONS Jason Lazarus: Live Archive opens nov 21 Frog and Toad and the World of Arnold Lobel opens nov 21 Work in Progress: Considering Utopia THROUGH JAN 20, 2014 To Build & Be Built: Kibbutz History THROUGH JUL 1, 2014 StoryCorps StoryBooth THROUGH DEC 15 Black Sabbath: The Secret Musical History of Black-Jewish Relations ONGOING Join Visit Tour Events Shop

MEMBERS Two new exhibitions open this month with exclusive Member viewing hours Jason Lazarus: Live Archive Members’ Only Preview Hours Thu, Nov 21 | 11AM–1PM All Members are invited to be the first to view the exhibition before The Museum opens to the public. Members’ Family Brunch for Frog and Toad and the World of Arnold Lobel Sun, Nov 24 | 11AM–1PM Join other families and friends at a Members’ only brunch that includes art-making, entertainment, and more.

FAMILY GALA 2013 The Frog and Toad Ball– tickets available November 15 Sat, Dec 7 | 5:30pm With incredible décor, gourmet food and drinks, a hip and hopping dance floor, and myriad opportunities for fun, you’ll want to mark your calendars now—tickets will disappear quickly! All proceeds benefit the Museum’s Education and Family Programming. Tickets available online November 15. Learn More →

IN THE MUSEUM STORE Handpicked items from The CJM’s new Executive Director, Lori Starr Lori’s Pick—Richard Meier Architectronic Menorah Lori has handpicked some of her favorite Museum Store items that reflect her taste and appreciation for great works of art and objects of inspiration. Architect Richard Meier’s menorah is “an abstracted representation of an architectural style from significant moments of persecution in the history of the Jews.” Learn More →

MUSEUM NEIGHBORHOOD Arts, food, and drink: Third Thursdays in Yerba Buena Thurs, Nov 21 | 5–8pm Join us on the third Thursday of each month in downtown San Francisco’s Yerba Buena neighborhood for a monthly outing full of arts, food, and drink! Wander the blocks around Yerba Buena Gardens to soak in art and music. Pick up a wrist band at participating galleries and museums for exclusive Third Thursday all-night happy hour at participating bars and restaurants. Learn more. Learn More →

MUSEUM RECOMMENDATION Dror Moreh on The Gatekeepers At the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | 3200 California Street Tue, Nov 26 | Screening at 5pm, Talk 7pm Director Dror Moreh is best known for The Gatekeepers, his Oscar-nominated documentary featuring interviews with all surviving former heads of Shin Bet, the Israeli security agency whose activities and membership are closely held state secrets. He’ll reveal what he learned while making the film, his thoughts on the viability of a two-state solution, and how he thinks The Gatekeepers is moving the political conversation forward in Israel and abroad. Save 25% on all tickets with the promo code CJMJCCSF. Get Tickets →

MUSEUM RECOMMENDATION The 22nd Annual Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival presents Dorfman in Love Sun, Nov 17 | 5pm at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto The SVJFF will show the film Dorfman in Love followed by three special guests: Elliot Gould, the star of Dorfman in Love, director Bradley Leong and screenwriter Wendy Kout. A reception and opportunity to meet Gould will follow. Learn More→

736 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103 USA Daily 11am–5pm, Thu 1–8pm, Closed Wed 415.655.7800 | info@thecjm.org         SUPPORTERS Major support for The Contemporary Jewish Museum’s exhibitions and Jewish Peoplehood Programs comes from the Koret Foundation. The Museum also thanks the Jim Joseph Foundation for its major support of innovative strategies for educating and engaging audiences in Jewish learning. Additional major support is provided by an Anonymous Donor; Alyse and Nathan Mason Brill; The Covenant Foundation; Suzanne and Elliott Felson; Gaia Fund; Denise Garone and Stuart A. Kogod; The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation;  The Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation; Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund; Walter and Elise Haas Fund; Institute of Museum and Library Services; the Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties; Maribelle and Stephen Leavitt; Nellie and Max Levchin; the Bernard Osher Jewish Philanthropies Foundation of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund; Osterweis Capital Management; Alison Gelb Pincus and Mark Pincus; The Skirball Foundation; Ruth and Alan Stein; Roselyne Chroman Swig; Target; and Anita and Ronald Wornick.   IMAGE CREDITS Jason Lazarus. Untitled, 2011. Archival inkjet print 40 x 50 in. Photo courtesy of the artist and Andrew Rafacz Gallery, Chicago. Arnold Lobel, Title page from Days with Frog and Toad, 1979. Graphite, ink, and wash on paper, 19 15/16 x 15 15/16 in. (matted). Courtesy of The Estate of Arnold Lobel. Copyright © The Estate of Arnold Lobel.